The Edmonton Oilers (5-3-0) and Calgary Flames (5-1-0) meet Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Oilers got the best of the Flames in a best-of-7 playoff series last May, winning 4-1. That touched off an arms race, as both teams improved their rosters in the offseason. Edmonton came up short 4-3 in the first meeting at home Oct. 15.
The Flames have topped Eastern Conference contenders such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights and the defending champion Colorado Avalanche so far. Yeah, it’s been a good start.
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